south by west
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Definition
Noun: - The compass point that is one point west of due south: This is a precise direction on a 32-point compass rose. It is located exactly halfway between south and south-southwest.
Usage
This term is used in navigation, meteorology, cartography, and any field requiring precise directional notation. It is more specific than cardinal (e.g., south) or intercardinal (e.g., southwest) directions. - The wind shifted to south by west, bringing cooler air from the ocean. - To reach the hidden bay, set a course of south by west from the headland.
Advanced Usage
- In traditional maritime navigation, orders were given using the 32-point system. "South by west" is one of these standard points.
- The notation is often abbreviated as SbW.
Variants and Related Words
- South-southwest (SSW): The compass point that is two points (22.5°) west of due south. "South by west" (one point west) is different from and lies between south and south-southwest.
- Compass point: Any of the 32 directional indicators on a mariner's compass.
- Bearing: A direction expressed in degrees from north. South by west is equivalent to a bearing of 191.25°.
Synonyms
- 191.25 degrees: The equivalent bearing in the 360-degree system.
- SbW: The standard abbreviation.
Notes on Meaning
This term has only one specific meaning: a precise point on the compass. It is not used idiomatically or figuratively in modern English.
Noun
- the compass point that is one point west of due south